Why was Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe considered dangerous?

Leblanc Ashe was considered armed and dangerous by the police, as he was accused of attempted murder and possession of a firearm contrary to a probation order.

Where was Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe found after his escape?

Leblanc Ashe was found and re-arrested outside of London, Ontario on Saturday, August 5, 2025.

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Attempted Murder Suspect Escapes Custody, Sparking Manhunt

Q: What happened to Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe?

Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe, a man accused of attempted murder, was accidentally released from custody in London, Ontario last week. Police later re-arrested him outside the city.

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Summary

Man accused of attempted murder released from custody by mistake
Suspect considered armed and dangerous, public warned to be cautious
Suspect re-arrested after being found outside of London, Ontario

On August 3, 2025, a man accused of attempted murder was accidentally released from custody in London, Ontario. Cody Anthony Leblanc Ashe, 28, had been in the custody of the Ministry of the Solicitor General when he was "erroneously released" following a judicial appearance related to the alleged shooting of a person outside a public housing complex in London in 2024.

After Leblanc Ashe's release, police warned the public that he posed a serious threat and should be considered armed and dangerous. The London Police Service launched a manhunt, and on Saturday evening, August 5, 2025, they announced that Leblanc Ashe had been found and re-arrested outside the city.

Leblanc Ashe is facing charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm contrary to a probation order, among other charges. He was initially arrested in late October 2024 in connection with the September 2024 shooting that left one person hospitalized with serious injuries.

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